Carry out motor vehicle body metal inert gas (MIG) brazing operations

P6.1 suitability of gas/filler wire and size for material to be joined

P6.2 parameters are set correctly

P6.3 consumables are correct

P6.4 feed rollers and welding tips 

P7 carry out MIG brazing operations following: 

P7.1 recognised researched repair methods

P7.2 test procedures including providing test coupons on equivalent material in accordance with recognised standards

P7.3 manufacturers processes, methods and procedures

P7.4 your workplace procedures

P7.5 health, safety and legal requirements 

P8 avoid damaging other components, standards, panels and surfaces on the vehicle and the surrounding work area 

P9 recognise when your braze is not forming correctly and what action needs to be taken 

P10 inspect and assess MIG braze weld quality in accordance to recognised standards 

P11 check integrity of braze and record the type of joint achieved on the appropriate paper work 

P12 ensure test pieces are recorded and stored 

P13 check the joint area without reducing material thickness and protect the repaired area to inhibit corrosion where applicable 

P14 clean and store PPE and equipment correctly  

P15 promptly report any additional faults you notice during the course of your work to the relevant person(s)  

P16 promptly report any delays in completing your work to the relevant person(s)  

P17 carry out MIG brazing operations within the agreed timescale

P18 complete work records accurately, in the format required and promptly pass them to the relevant person(s) promptly

​K1 the health, safety and legal requirements relating to the joining of materials using MIG brazing techniques 

K2.1 the referral of problems 

K2.2 reporting of delays to the completion of work 

K2.3 completion of work records 

K3 the work that needs to be done and the standard required 

K4 the requirements for protecting the vehicle and contents from damage before, during and after the joining of materials using MIG brazing techniques 

K5 the importance of selecting, using, maintaining and storing the appropriate PPE when the joining of materials using MIG brazing techniques 

K6 how to find, interpret and use sources of information and repair methods applicable to the joining of materials using MIG brazing techniques and the implications of not fully understanding the repair methods presented 

K7 how to select, check, maintain and set up all of the tools and equipment required to correctly join materials using MIG brazing techniques 

K8 the different types of processes, techniques and joints used for the joining of materials when using MIG brazing techniques 

K9 the correct surface preparation methods to ensure a good MIG braze joint is achieved 

K10 the faults and defects that can occur when carrying out MIG brazing and the common causes of these faults 

K11 the need for correct alignment of materials and the methods used to achieve this 

K12 the types of quality control checks that can be used to ensure correct joining of materials 

K13 how to inspect and assess MIG brazing in accordance with recognised standards 

K14 when MIG brazing should be used to join materials 

K15 the difference between MIG brazing techniques and other welding methods  

K16 the different types of joint that can be used to join materials using MIG brazing, including:

K16.1 lap slot

K16.2 lap seam

K16.3 butt joint

K17 the implications of electro-magnetic fields and the effects on medical devices

All of the items listed below form part of this National Occupational Standard.

1.1. face mask with appropriate eye protection 

1.2. protective/flame retardant coveralls 

1.3. protective/flame retardant gauntlets 

1.4. steel toe cap boots 

1.5. appropriate vehicle protection 

1.6. appropriate protection for others in the workshop 

1.7. appropriate fume mask

2. Tools and Equipment are: 

2.1. workshop equipment 

2.2. generic hand tools 

2.3. manufacturer's specified and specialist tools

2.4. fume extraction equipment